Domestic Politics
South Korea’s arms sale to Saudi Arabia and confusing election systems — Ep. 4
The Korea Pro team discusses sale of missile interceptors and defense technology leaks
February 9, 2024
President Yoon’s defense of first lady in TV interview ignites backlash
Yoon’s low approval rate could deepen rifts within the ruling People Power Party and alienate voters
February 9, 2024
Fate of fragile South Korea-Japan detente depends on ROK political shifts
With political factions in Japan’s ruling party weakened, political shifts in Seoul could disrupt progress with Tokyo
February 5, 2024
Itaewon disaster bill falls victim to political maneuvering
Families' pleas for answers go unheard as the government and opposition prioritize electoral gains over societal healing
February 2, 2024
Female conscription debate and presidential veto of Itaewon probe bill — Ep. 3
The Korea Pro team unravels the politics behind the bill, Lee Jun-seok’s not-so-new pledge and US-ROK-Japan relations
February 2, 2024
How South Korea’s young adult crisis challenges nation’s economic goals
Social expectations driven by education drive and job market divide cause young Koreans to step away from career paths
February 1, 2024
Why new political parties are emerging ahead of South Korea’s general elections
As the two major parties face internal dissent and leadership crises, rifts signal a changing political landscape
January 31, 2024
Yoon’s veto on Itaewon bill stirs controversy ahead of parliamentary elections
Move could sow discontent among voters toward the president and the ruling party, already suffering low approval ratings
January 31, 2024
Minor opposition party floats military duty for women seeking public sector jobs
Lee Jun-seok’s proposal to mandate military service for women collides with fading allure of public sector jobs
January 30, 2024
A ROK political bromance ended by a Dior purse, Trump risk — Ep. 2
Korea Pro team discusses riff between ruling party leader and Yoon Suk-yeol over First Lady’s scandal
January 26, 2024
